Second League - Group 4 · 2026
Pobeda Nizhniy Novgorod
Rubin Kazan 2
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Pobeda Nizhniy Novgorod host Rubin Kazan 2 in a crucial Second League - Group 4 fixture. Pobeda enter the match in inconsistent form, having won two and lost two of their last four league games. Their defence, marshalled by veteran centre-back Ivanenko, has been a strength at home. Rubin Kazan 2, on the other hand, are experiencing a poor run, with no wins in their last five outings. Young striker Petrov offers their main attacking threat, known for his pace and willingness to shoot from distance. Tactically, Pobeda typically favour a more direct approach, while Rubin Kazan 2 often attempt to play a possession-based game. Three points for either side would be significant in their respective battles: Pobeda looking to climb into the top half, and Rubin Kazan 2 desperate to avoid dropping further down the table. The midfield battle will likely dictate the flow of this encounter.
Lineups
Confirmed lineups are usually published 20–40 minutes before kickoff.
Form
Head to head
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- Akron II vs Nosta14 Jun
- Ural II vs Orenburg II14 Jun
- Orenburg II vs Khimik Dzerzhins07 Jun
- Nosta vs Ural II07 Jun
- Rubin Kazan 2 vs Chelyabinsk II07 Jun
- KDV vs Izhevsk07 Jun
- Krylya Sovetov I vs Akron II07 Jun
- Dinamo Barnaul vs Pobeda Nizhniy N07 Jun
- Pobeda Nizhniy N vs Akron II31 May
Standings — Second League - Group 4
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Khimik Dzerzhins | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 26:9 | 25 |
| 2 |  KDV | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 24 |
| 3 | Pobeda Nizhniy N | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 19 |
| 4 |  Orenburg II | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17:11 | 17 |
| 5 |  Krylya Sovetov I | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 6 |  Izhevsk | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:13 | 11 |
| 7 |  Akron II | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 16:18 | 10 |
| 8 | Rubin Kazan 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:10 | 10 |
| 9 |  Chelyabinsk II | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:15 | 8 |
| 10 |  Ural II | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9:16 | 7 |
| 11 |  Nosta | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10:22 | 5 |
| 12 |  Dinamo Barnaul | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8:22 | 4 |